CABLEGRAMS.

Otago Witness, Issue 1848, 22 April 1887, Page 9

CABLEGRAMS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN. (Reuter's Telegrams.) London, April 13. Lord George Hamilton, First Lord of the Admiralty, with a party of delegates to the C'olouial Conference, has gone on a visit to Portsmouth to inspect the jdockyards and warsbips in course of construction. Sir George Trevelyan has addressed a letter to the papers in which he expresses his strong disapproval of certain clauses of the Irish Crimes Bill. The debate on the second reading of the j r j 8 h Crimes Bill has been resumed in the House of Commons, The Shaw, Savill, and Albion Company's Tainui arrived at Plymouth this afternoon with her cargo of frozen mutton in good condition. April 14. One of the steamers trading between Newhaven and Dieppe was wrecked on the rocks near the latter port. The passengers were landed in the boats, but one boatful of people capsized, and 12 persons were drowned. The Daily News to-day hopes that the discussion by the conference of the question of marriage with the- deceased wife's sister will lead to a remedy of the serious, grievances under which the colonies now suffer. It is announced that the Imperial Governjnenb have agreed to make important concessions regarding pensions to military officers serving in the colonies. The weekly returns of the Bank of England show the total reserve in notes and bullion to be £15,400,000 ; proportion of reserve to liabilities, 45 per cent. Colonial breadstuflis and tallow are without quotable change. Scotch pig iron is Is lower, 4s; galvanised iron, £15. April 15. Subscriptions to the>,lmperial Institute are coining in s^wly, but it is expected the requisite amount will be obtained. Government intend to propose a grant of £1,0C0,000. The total quantity of wheat afloat for the United Kingdom is 1,730,000 quarters, or 70,000 less than last, week. The wheat'afloat for Continental markets amounts to 47,000,000 quarters. Adelaide wheat is at 3Gs 6d. Adelaide flour is at 255. New Zealand wheat — lowest qualities are at 335, best qualities 37s Gd. Australian beef tallow is 6d lower, at 235 ; mutton tallow is Is lower, at 24s 6d. April 18. in Mill street, County Cork, yesterday, an attempt was made to assassinate Mr Hegarty, a magistrate, who received a severe gunshot wound. The man who fired the shot has not yet been arrested. New Zealand securities: 5 per cett. 10-40 have advanced to 102£, and 4 per cert, inscribed stock to 98^, being a rise of £1. Colonial breadstuffs and tallow are without quotable change. The Orient Steam Navigation Company have declared a dividend of 5 per cent., and placed £8000 to the reserve. April 19. It is announced that 'Earl Cadogan, Lord Privy Seal, and Mr C. T. Kitchie, President of the Local Government Board, have joined the Cabinet. Ottawa, April 14. The Canadian Parliament was opened today by the Marquis of Lansdowne. The speech stated that the negotiations between the Canadian and United States Governments relative to the fisheries disputes were progressing. Hopes were entertained that an honourable and satisfactory settlement would result therefrom. Meantime measures would be taken to protect the Canadian inshore fisheries. San Francisco, April 17. Advices from Honolulu report that a political federation has been ratified between the Hawaiian and Somoan Governments. Teneriffk, April 14. The lluapchn passed here this morning homeward bound. (HPEorAL to Press Association.) London, April vx , Owrtiues wore recently made lo Turkey Mo join the Triple Alliance between Germany, Austria, and Italy, and a reply has been received intimating Turkey's willingness to join. The Board oC Trade is endeavouring to have a Select Committee of the House of iVmnnons appointed to inquire into the best appliances £or preventing the loss of life at sea. The British art collection which is to be forwarded to the Adelaide Exhibition is valued at £30,000, The Tainui's shipment of frozen meat ar rired in splendid condition. April 14. Mr Lorimer has asked the Admiralty to pay off expirees in Australia, in' order to facilitate the formation of the nucleus of a Colonial Naval Reserve. It is probable that the Impervieuse, of 10 guns and 731)0 tons, will replace the Nelson on the Australian station. The Rev. Mr Lees, who has been appointed temporarily to Scots Church, Melbourne, was entertained at a banquet in Edinburgh. In the course of his speech he declared that he would not mix in the ecclesiastical controversies in Melbourne. ' Sir Charles Tupper (Canadian), speaking at a banquet at Montreal, said that if America retaliates trade will be removed to England. Sir S. Griffith (Queensland delegate) paid a visit to Merthyr-Tydvil, his birthplace, where he was welcomed with enthusiasm. One hundred officers in the Bulgarian army have been cashieredfor having been engaged in conspiracies since August last. Russia has promised to inform the Porte of the names approved of as candidates for the Bulgarian throne. Mr J. Chamberlain, who is on a visit to Ayr, was cordially received in tbat city. In an address he declared that the Irish Land Bill now before the House of Lords was one of the most generous measures introduced. A numeronsly-attended meeting has been held in London, and pronounces in support of the Crimes Bill.

The Antwerp wool sales commence about the 25th inst. Sir G. Trevelyan has issued a manifesto against the Coercion Bill, in which he says that partisans like the Hon. Mr Holmes and Col. Knightman are unfit to administer the bill propuaecl. The manifesto is in reality chiefly aimed at Sir George's political oj:>ponents. In conclusion, he says tbat if the bill is passed it will be a new and cruel political weapon in the hands of the enemies of Ireland. April 16. The wheat market is steadier, and supplies have decreased. Australian cargoes on the spot are quoted at 375. No arrival sales are noted. Parcels to London are quoted at 30s ; to United Kingdom, 355. The weather is unfavourable for the crops. The Times states that the objections to Admiral Tryon's scheme of colonial defence are almost subversive to common action, and considers that tho demands of the colonies for defences are not unreasonable. The article urges a speedy settlement. Speaking at Edinburgh, Mr Chamberlain made a bold denunciation of Mr Gladstone's alliances and associates, characterising them as criminals. The statement is attracting much attention. Mr Chamberlain met with an excellent reception. April 17. The American Nihilists have denounced President Cleveland's extradition treaty. It is reported that a number of them have announced their readiness to kill the Czar. The West Australian Land and Jarrah Company has been registered, with a capital of 15,000 £5 shares. Fearing the arrival of dynamiters, American vessels are being vigilantly watched. It is reported that the Czar was wounded in the arm during the attempt which was made on his life on March 29 at Gatschina. A conspiracy exists to assassinate the prefects and commanders at Shumla, Varna, and Sofia and the Bulgarian War Minister, as a prelude to a rising. Mr Smith announced in the House of Commons that the statement that a grant of one million would be asked for the Imperial Institute was a canard. A French resident has been installed in the Comoro Islands, between Madagascar and Africa. April 18. Baron Nordenskjold, who purposes leading an expedition to the Antarctic, hopes to start about Christmas. M. Mourens, French Minister of Foreign Affairs, opened the Astronomy Congress. The Protection v. Freetrade struggle which is being carried on in the Swedish Diet resulted in a complete victory for, the upholders of Freetrade. The financial condition of Bulgaria is becoming more critical. The attempt to float a loan on the European market in order to meet the more pressing engagements has entirely failed, and the Regents are now arranging to mortgage the Rustchuk railway. In his speech at Edinburgh, the Marquis of Hartington said that the time had not yet arrived for a satisfactory solution of the Irish difficulty. He urged that prior to any feasible attempt being made to influence the Irish party or to sacrifice the integrity of the Empire it would be necessary for that party to overthrow their revolutionary principles. The Daily News advocates the establishment of a system of penny postage. Mr Deakin is inquiring into the general working" of the English prisons and asylums. The French press have resumed a furious onslaught on England. The charges comprise quite a variety of sins against the French nation. April 19. The Daily Telegraph announces the suspension of Messrs Mann and Stogdale, Australian merchants. The liabilities are estimated at £80,000 to £100,000. The prospects o£ a favourable liquidation depend chiefly upon realising goods in Melbourne. The Mahdi offers to become tributary to the Sullan, provided the Soudan is allowed to remain independent of Egypt. A Russian fleet of 15 men-of-war is preparing for sea. A French journalist stabbed Marshal Bazaino in the head, but the wound is nor. serious. The discussisn on the Pacific Islands question by the conference has been postponed till Monday at the request of Mr Service. Obituary : Sir Thomas Gore Browne, formerly Governor of New Zealand, aged 80 ■ ■ ■ ......